Autocrossing.

[nealtovsen@yahoo.com (Neal)]

Dude, don't even sweat all that technical stuff yet. In fact, other than
making your car run well, don't change a thing! Go to a few autocrosses. Run
in the Novice class if they have one, or whatever class they stick you in.
It doesn't matter at this point. Just get a feel for how the events work and
what classes are popular in your region, and get to know some people. Most
importantly, HAVE FUN!!!

After your third or fourth event, you'll get a feel for whether this is fun
or not, and how affordable it is. If it is good, make the decision to go to
more events. If, after you've been autocrossing at least 6-7 times, you
really think you've found your hobby, ***THEN*** start worrying about rules
and crap.

Then, read the rulebook, from cover-to-cover, TWICE!

Finally, decide what class you want to run, what car you want to drive, and
what you need to do to get there.

#1 RULE: do not spend a dime or an hour souping up your car (other than
regular maintenance) until after you've done all of the above.

If you follow this advice, I guarantee you'll have much more fun and thank
me in the end. Give me a call if you want to talk more!

Neal

> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of brianm@earendel.org
> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 3:11 PM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Autocrossing.
>
>
> Hey folks.
> Since I now have my cars all in one state. Im starting to look at what I
> can do. Im interested in autoxing the white one (88 16v). I wondering what
> I need to have. This is assuming that the frame isnt toast.
>
> Can I mix and match cars. ie. can a swap 88 16v stuff into any mk2 8v?
> The reason that I ask is as we all know 8v's are cheaper and they are
> the same car.
>
> My initial bits about the car.
> 88 16v motor and tranny good.
> TT race downpipe - catback - tip
> Koni yellows, cut springs -- grass trimmin low. may have to use the
> tractor to move it after it rains
>
> 15" BBS wheels needing new rubber
> Tiny steering wheel -- no loafing with this wheel 100% attn
> A/C removed partially
>
> front end mushed. Have replacement core support
>
> needing
> 	hood
> 	fender
> 	lights
> 	front euro bumper maybe may be able to fix the  old one
> 	the sheet metal between the glass and hood fixed.
> 	lower A-arms.
> 	Springs
>
> Have to trade
> 	88 Red mk2 Doors
>         88 Red Rear Hatch
>
> Wondering what my best options are.
> 	This car doesnt have to be street legal. I can get a trailer.
> 	I'd be nice tho.
> Brian
> 82 2.0L topless Bunny
> 88 white 16v getting thought about now.
>
>
>
>
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